Lawyer

Department

Legal

Position

Lawyer

Location

• Karachi, with some travel to Dubai
  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution.
• Admission to practice law in Pakistan (valid Pakistan Bar Council license required).
  

Experience

• 5–9 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, litigation or law corporate practice.
• Prior experience in the mining, energy, infrastructure, or large industrial sectors will be an advantage.
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Pakistani laws, regulations, and court procedures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience of handling contract negotiations, regulatory matters, and legal correspondence.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Urdu.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to show initiative and be a “self-starter”, identifying new priorities and proposing solutions.
• Exposure to litigation and dispute resolution processes will be an advantage.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
  

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support company departments on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage litigation and dispute resolution cases in court, as well as international arbitrations, with limited oversight.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Pakistani and international laws, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
• Support company secretarial functions and assist in maintaining statutory records and filings.
• Represent the company in communications with government bodies, regulators, and legal authorities.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports, and summaries for management as required.
• Assist in internal training and awareness sessions on compliance, legal matters and legal policies; as well as helping to build a “knowledge bank” of Pakistan precedents and advice concerning mining and commercial law matters.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and implementation of Barrick Mining’s legal and ethical standards.